1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
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Description
An S/S West variety using MMS-003 (Straight Serifs) mintmark punch, this 1942-S Washington Silver Quarter was documented by VarietyVista and awaits specimen submission for new high-magnification color digital photographs. Die markers UVC-0279 / DMR-007: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B at MDS (unconfirmed); Stage C at LDS (unconfirmed). The Straight Serifs designation (MMS-003) identifies a specific S punch variant with angular, linear terminals rather than the flared curves found on Trumpet Tail punches, helping researchers track which physical mintmark tools were in service at San Francisco. Designed by John Flanagan, struck in 90% silver and 10% copper at 6.25 grams and 24.3 mm at the San Francisco Mint in 1942. Wartime quarter production continued in silver while other denominations shifted to emergency compositions, and each San Francisco die received its S through individual manual punch application.
Die Markers
- UVC-0279
- DMR-007
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- MDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Unknown
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
S/S West. MMS-003 (Straight Serifs). I need to see a specimen for new high magnification, color digital photos.
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